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Killeen approves technology, warning sirens and repair contracts; police seek grant to continue camera program
Summary
Council approved several procurement items on the consent agenda, including $235,265 for community center technology, $250,486 for five outdoor warning sirens and an authorization to apply for a $250,000 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant (with $50,000 match) to continue the Flock LPR program.
Killeen City Council approved multiple procurement and grant-authorizing items as part of its consent agenda May 5, including technology for a community center, outdoor warning sirens and repair work at the Stonetree Golf Course clubhouse.
Staff asked the council to authorize the purchase of enterprise-grade network and computer equipment for the Rosa Hereford Community Center from GTS Technology Solutions for $235,265, citing prior council acceptance of the Community Development Block Grant reprogramming that funds the purchase.
"The purchase of the equipment is from GTS Technology Solution... quoted through the Texas DIR contracts... in amount of $235,265," staff said during the work session presentation.
The council also approved a Federal Signal contract for phase 2 of the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project at a fiscal impact of $250,486.30. Staff described one solar-powered spoken-message modulator at a park location and four additional high-powered outdoor sirens plus integration software for lightning detection and messaging.
"This project includes the installation of 5 new outdoor warning sirens... One modulator high powered speaker array and 4 high powered outdoor sirens," staff said, adding that the modulator will provide spoken instructions to outdoor patrons within range while other sirens provide the traditional audible wail.
The council authorized staff to apply for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant to continue the Flock license-plate reader program. Chief Lopez said the total project funding is estimated at $300,000 with a $250,000 grant and a $50,000 cash match budgeted in the proposed FY27 budget.
The council also authorized a Target Solutions contract for water-damage repairs at the Stonetree Golf Course clubhouse ($137,676) and a two-year pavement-marking services contract to DIJ Construction ($473,664).
All procurement and grant items were included in the consent agenda and were approved by council action.
